Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime

Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime ISLAMABAD: FIA Director General held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA Headquarters to enhance cooperation against transnational organised crime. The delegation included Ms Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and Home Affairs),…

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Gulf nations won’t be ‘safe haven’ for US: Khamenei

Supreme leader invites all Islamic countries to friendship; Tehran claims downing US drone TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday issued a sweeping call for regional realignment, inviting “all Islamic countries to friendship and cooperation” while urging Middle Eastern states to stop hosting foreign military bases, as tensions escalated sharply over renewed…

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KSE-100 sheds over 500 points at midday amid geopolitical jitters

Saudi inflows offer limited support as US-Iran uncertainty keeps investors cautious The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed a fragile and indecisive tone on Wednesday, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. The benchmark KSE-100 index opened under pressure, setting a jittery tone early in the session. Intra-day movement remained volatile, with the market briefly…

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Australia toughens kids’ social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Government says eSafety is probing Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok over possible non-compliance nstagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. REUTERS Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty ​it can impose on tech firms found…

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PPP takes early lead in G-B polls

An elderly woman casts her vote at a polling station in Gilgit. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD/GILGIT: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged in the lead in the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly elections, as unofficial and incomplete results show the party ahead on 11 of the 24 seats contested in Sunday’s polling. The PPP is followed by…

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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

Gold and silver prices on Saturday declined in both global and local markets following a fall in international rates. In the international bullion market, gold per ounce fell by $4 to $4,713. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola declined by Rs400 to…

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Tata’s iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaints

Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing Farmers speak with a security guard near the compound wall of a Tata Electronics’ components factory for Apple’s iPhone, in Hosur. PHOTO: REUTERS An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata’s…

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Punjab orders province-wide mental health screening for police personnel

PUNJAB/ PAKISTAN: Punjab Police has announced a mandatory mental and physical health screening programme for all ranks amid rising concerns over stress-related conditions within the force. According to an official circular issued by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Establishment Punjab-I titled “Psychological Profiling for All Cadres,” police officers and frontline personnel are increasingly exposed to…

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